Suggestions & Verbal Ploys

80 entries in Mental Magic / Principles / Suggestions & Verbal Ploys
Creators Title Comments & References Year Source Page AA Categories
Eddie Clever Only an Image some card names written down by spectators that think of any one, one of them selected, blank card first becomes wrong card (re. Elmsley gag, someone might be thinking of that one or not), then right card, fainted card (Larsen idea), see page 166 for credit correction
Related toAlso published here Nov. 1936
The Jinx (Issue 26)
163
John Mulholland Telekinesis object inside glass of ginger ale rises and sinks upon magician’s command
 		1944
The Art of Illusion
138
Eddie Clever Only an Image some card names written down by spectators that think of any one, one of them selected, blank card first becomes wrong card (re. Elmsley gag, someone might be thinking of that one or not), then right card, fainted card (Larsen idea)
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
306
George B. Anderson Impossible Mindreading apparently member of audience interrupts performance by thinking a number, person has to raise hand
Related to 1968
You, Too, Can Read Minds
12
Roger Crabtree 14 Carats probabilistic force of vegetable "carrot"
 		Aug. 1974
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 10)
777
Larry Becker Track Record name of race horses on cards, prediction on tape record with two-way out
Related to 1978
World of Super Mentalism
125
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
  • Gaffed Box Version (Corinda Money Box)
  • No Gaff Version (verbal ploy, spectators assume there are more coins)
Related toAlso published here Nov. 1980
Pabular (Vol. 6 No. 11)
944
Philip T. Goldstein One Hand Clapping coding system, for zodiac signs or other lists
Inspired by 1980
The Violet Book of Mentalism
5
Karroll Priest Sleep-Eez on combining mentalism and hypnotism
 		1981
Magick (Issue 290)
1448
Thomas Alan Waters Two-Way Fishing between two astrological signs, stoping sentence and waiting for reaction
Related to 1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Grymwyr)
267
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		1982
12/12
4
Al Mann The Olmec Sphere ball in bowl held by spectator starts moving, ideomotor phenomenon
 		1982
Eff-Oes
16
Al Mann Ideo-Sight spectator sees color in candle and toothpick in water moves, ideomotor phenomenon
 		1982
Eff-Oes
17
Thomas Alan Waters, Gerard Croiset Chairvoyance prediction of a person, description of her and short reading, row and seat number, in envelope, multiple strategies discussed
 		1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Myxtyr)
639
Thomas Alan Waters Swindow presentation and method for a prediction sent to a member of the audience beforehand
 		1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Fynys)
728
David Berglas The Berglas Lure tin foil becomes hot in spectator's hand, using two spectators
Also published here Oct. 1987
Magick (Issue 396)
1979
Felix Greenfield, Lee Noble Let's Talk doing the brainwave deck over the radio for host, wording
 		Feb. 1988
Magick (Issue 402)
2009
Thomas Alan Waters 52 to 36 Choice Limitation
1995
Notes from The Summit
2
Travis Nelson Touch Technique method to apparently enhance divination of a thought, spectator is to touch his head where he visualizes a certain thought
Related to 1995
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 2)
94
Raimo Patronen Animal Magnetism magnetic sensation using two stones
 		Jan. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 7)
15
Steve "Banachek" Shaw Mind Over Body spectator has eyes closed and arms in front of him, hands move up following words of performer
Related to
  • "Lift" (Derren Brown)
 1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 18)
169
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		1997
FISM '97
5
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		1999
Rocky Notes
5
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		1999
Baltimore Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2000
Northeast
2
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2000
Missouri Notes
5
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2000
Texas Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2000
San Francisco Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2001
San Jose Notes
2
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2002
Mawny Notes
5
David Berglas Shock Tactics apparently spectators get small electro shocks, people jump or let cards drop
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
371
David Berglas Razor Sharp apparently a postcard becomes sharp, spectator flinches
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
372
David Berglas Put Your Best Foot Forward spectator feels touching of one foot but not of other
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
373
David Berglas Finale suggestion and chair balancing effect, spectators seated on chairs tilted on the back legs on performer's commando they tip forward, vague explanation
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
374
David Berglas Hot Foil tin foil becomes hot in spectator's hand, candy wrapper
Also published here 2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
487
Docc Hilford Ball & Nothing paired with suggestion
 		2002
The Ball & Tube
21
Luke Jermay First Thing First enhancing a prior effect by a verbal suggestion
 		2003
Building Blocks
17
Luke Jermay Definition is Creation suggestion, people will react or feel something
 		2003
Building Blocks
20
Luke Jermay The Power of Silence silence to enhance suggestions
Related to 2003
Building Blocks
24
Luke Jermay, Steve "Banachek" Shaw The 'Old Witchdoctor' suggestion of cause and effect, silent script
 		2003
Building Blocks
28
Luke Jermay Convincers five convincers
 		2003
Building Blocks
34
Luke Jermay The Shadow Suggestion working with the shadow of the hand
 		2003
Building Blocks
35
Luke Jermay The Honesty Suggestion "Don't lie to make me good"
 		2003
Building Blocks
37
Luke Jermay The Heat Suggestion
2003
Building Blocks
38
Luke Jermay The Pulse Suggestion spectator feels object moving, like a pulse within the object
 		2003
Building Blocks
39
Luke Jermay The Everyday Suggestion box upside down equals empty
 		2003
Building Blocks
41
Luke Jermay The Building Block Technique magic routines enhanced with suggestions
 		2003
Building Blocks
43
Kenton Knepper What Are You Suggesting by Using Suggesting?
2003
Building Blocks
45
Luke Jermay Divided By Hate a rose wilts
 		2003
Building Blocks
63
Luke Jermay The Burst Bubble Suggestion
Related to 2003
Building Blocks
84
Luke Jermay Stuck in a Moment stopping a watch
Also published here 2003
Building Blocks
93
Luke Jermay Projected Personality spectator reads the color of performer's aura, prediction
 		2003
Building Blocks
117
Luke Jermay A Safe Anchor three business cards, two with smiley faces, one with skull, spectator finds positive cards
 		2003
Building Blocks
123
Luke Jermay Out of T(his) World two versions, sleight of hand and suggestion
 		2003
Building Blocks
129
Luke Jermay A Presentation for the number force between one and ten
 		2003
Building Blocks
137
Luke Jermay A Strange Garden spectator looks at leaf and patter of it seems to move, then circle inside triangle force
 		2003
Building Blocks
141
Luke Jermay Judgement Day - In Thoughts and Words... several ways to force an ESP symbol
  • In Thoughts and in Words Force
  • My Favourite Picture Force
  • Blink Force
  • The Heavy Arm Force
 		2003
Building Blocks
150
Luke Jermay Zeroing In finding a suggestible person
 		2003
Building Blocks
159
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2003
... Land Notes
2
Luke Jermay Blowing Bubbles spectator gets the sensation of a thought leaving his mind, addition to an older version
Related to 2004
The Coral Fang
27
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2004
Notes You Covet
3
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2004
MINDvention Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2004
Easthournotes
3
Yaniv Deautsch The Wizard Is Dead during phone call a person is asked to draw something, drawing is divined over phone
  • Setting The Stage: Spell and Spiel
  • How to get the most out of the routine - additional ideas
  • The Answer You Have Been Looking For
  • The Psychological Atmosphere
 		2004
The Wizard Is Dead
6
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira N.G.R.R. spike in one of three bags, verbal
Related to 2005
Sigma
38
Docc Hilford The Whispering Buddha Buddha statue whispers information written on paper
  • Basic Effect & Method
  • Prayer Papers
  • Acidus Novus
  • The Tear
  • The Read
  • Mindset
  • Foundations Stones
  • Examining the Script
  • The Statue Can Whisper
  • You Do Hear It
  • The Subject Does Hear the Whisper
  • Back Doors
Related to 2008
The Whispering Buddha
6
Max Maven Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
Also published here 2009
Las Vegas Lecture
3
Max Maven Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
Also published here 2010
Maven on Topic: Mentalism
2
Ben Seward A Free Choice Some sentences to say to psychologically limit audiences' choice of cards when instructing them to think of a card
 		2013
Cog
7
Fraser Parker The Trip Psychologically using scripting to limit audiences' choice down to three cards, while apparently giving them a free choice of all the cards to think of
 		2013
Cog
31
Joseph Barry Number Card Limitation verbal ploy
 		2014
Reverie
14
殷欣 (Sion) 动画师 (Animator) Completely propless drawing duplication, spectator visualizes famous painting and a warm/cool color, magician divines both
 		2017
暧昧
5
殷欣 (Sion) 都格 Magician correctly divines spectator's thought of animal, propless
Related to 2017
暧昧
22
殷欣 (Sion) 都格格 Magician correctly divines spectator's thought of famous landmark around the world, propless
Related to 2017
暧昧
27
殷欣 (Sion) 背叛 (Betrayal) Spectator imagines three different coins, places one in pocket, the other two in each hand. Magician divines the specific positions of all three imaginary coins while also detecting if spectator is lying or telling the truth (propless)
 		2017
暧昧
31
殷欣 (Sion) 欣机 Magician correctly predicts which everyday object spectator is thinking of (propless, only prediction written)
 		2017
暧昧
45
殷欣 (Sion) 杯杯 (Cup Cup) Magician correctly divines the card spectator is thinking of, propless
Related to 2017
暧昧
50
殷欣 (Sion) 杯杯杯 (Cup Cup Cup) Magician predicts the card the spectator is thinking of, inspired by Kolossal Killer
Related to 2017
暧昧
58
Luke Jermay Stuck in a Moment stopping a watch
Also published here 2022
Talk About Tricks (Issue 1)
599
Luke Jermay Expertalk: Luke Jermay on the Heated Ring ring apparently heats up, verbal
  • A Hot Ring Flight
Also published here
  • MAGIC, Mar. 2007
 2022
Talk About Tricks (Issue 1)
602